Back on the Running the Alphabet challenge this week. Actually, in some ways, the second half of the alphabet was easier than the first, though many places are close to home. In fact, I’d have multiples of some letters if I wanted. But then, there is X. As I start writing this, I’m still searching […]
Running the Alphabet: A-L
I’m jumping on the Running the Alphabet challenge this week. I love to travel but it is actually much more challenging than you’d expect to pick a place that I’ve run for each letter in the alphabet. Here’s what I came up with for A-L. Running the Alphabet: A-L Amsterdam – It’s fun to run […]
Mobility for Runners: Improve Your Hip and Ankle Mobility
More and more runners are realizing the importance of using foam rollers as part of their self-care. I know by the way they describe it, with terms like painful, excruciating, and agonizing, they may not be using their foam roller correctly or getting the most benefit from it. One of the best uses of a […]
4 Reasons Knowing Your Body Metrics Can Help Your Running
So, if you’ve been following my skin cancer journey on Instagram, you know I’ve been struggling a little through my recovery. Hence the repost from a few years ago about knowing your Body Metrics. Honestly, I will be fine, it’s just been rough this week. Here’s the Instagram reel that tells you a bit more […]
Runners’ Workout: Strengthen Your Hips, Glutes, and Core to Run Better
While overall strength training is important, the perfect runners’ workout will include exercises to strengthen your hips, glutes, and core. Over the years I’ve shared a lot of workouts that focus on these areas, but variety is the spice of life, so another one is always fun to add to your repertoire, right? This post […]
Running Against Time: 6 Ways to Hold Off the Inevitable
As I continue to increase my mileage after recovering from plantar fasciitis and take time to reflect on my training and my running goals. I realize that in many ways I’m running against time. These days it seems like every time I race, my times get a little slower. It seems a combination of accumulated […]
